The European Commission approved a list of health claims

24.5.2012 9:52

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On the 16th May 2012, the European Commission approved a list of 222 health claims made on foods, such as folates contribute to reducing fatigue, or active carbon reduces excess flatulence after meals. The regulation adopted by the Commission implements Regulation 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods, and in particular its Article 13, Paragraph 3. The list of acceptable health claims was compiled by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).